John Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| Controller-General of the Department of Trade and Customs | |
| In office 6 July 1944 –6 February 1949 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Joseph Francis Kennedy 7 February 1884 Leichhardt, Sydney |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Occupation | Public servant |
John Joseph Francis Kennedy (7 February 1884 –?) was a senior Australian public servant. He was Controller-General of the Department of Trade and Customs between 1944 and 1949.
Kennedy was born on 7 February 1884 in Leichhardt, Sydney and was educated at Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham. [1] He began his Commonwealth Public Service career as a junior clerk in the Postmaster-General's Department, but transferred the next year to the Department of Trade and Customs. [1]
After holding an appointment as sub-controller of Customs at Sydney for some time, [2] Kennedy was appointed customs collector at Point Adelaide in 1934. [3] He left Adelaide in 1936 when appointed customs collector in Victoria. [4]
In November 1943, Kennedy was appointed Assistant Controller-General (administrative). [5] From 6 July 1944 to his retirement on 6 February 1949, Kennedy was Head of the Department of Trade and Customs. [6] [7] Kennedy's retirement dinner was held at the Federal Hotel and attendees included Senator Ben Courtice, then Minister for Trade and Customs. [8] As a retirement present, he was presented with a fishing kit, including waders, rods, reels and hooks. [9]
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